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NHTSA has opened an investigation into Cruise vehicles

NHTSA Investigating GM Cruise Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun an investigation of General Motors’ Cruise LLC-built self-driving vehicles following incidents of hard braking and vehicle immobilization, at least two of which resulted in injuries. The vehicles in…

Certain Buick Regal cars recalled for compromised brake-assist system

Regal Brake-Assist Defect Causes Recall

DETROIT – General Motors has agreed to recall certain model-year 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles which might have a defective vacuum-brake-assist system with a software issue at its root. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573 Safety Recall…

VW is recalling 2019-23 Atlas SUVs for an airpbag/brake issue

VW Atlas Recall for Airbag, Brake Issue

HERNDON, Va. – Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) has agreed to recall certain model-year 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas sport utility vehicles (SUV) with faulty wiring-harness installation which could lead to late activation of side airbag and inadvertent activation of the…

Mack is recalling certain 2021 trucks to repair rear brake fault

Rear Brake Failure Issue Causes Mack Recall

ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Mack Granite, LR, TerraPro vehicles because their rear brakes may not be working. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-573, affected vehicles fitted…

Certain Nissan trucks must have their parking brake replaced in New Zealand

Improper Inspections Create Big Nissan Recall

Nissan is recalling 150,000 vehicles in Japan after determining they did not undergo proper inspections before being shipped from the manufacturing plant. Nissan has had several brake-related recalls recently. A significant part of the testing failure involved brakes. Although details…

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Possible GM Brake Vacuum Pump Lawsuit?

A GM brake vacuum pump lawsuit alleges Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles have problems with the brake boosters and hard brake pedals as part of defective braking systems. Included in the proposed class-action lawsuit are all consumers who purchased or…

Ferrari Brake Lawsuit Explained

Ferrari Brake Lawsuit Explained

Ferrari faces a lawsuit in the United States from drivers alleging the luxury sports car giant failed to address a serious brake defect, risking partial or total loss of braking capability. This lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San…

Toyota has introduced its first BEV, the compact SUV bZ4X

bZ4X: Toyota’s Password to Electric Motoring

CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota, which brought electrification to American motorists at the turn of the century with its hybrid-electric Prius sedan; added numerous other hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hydrogen-electric vehicles until its sales today are 25 percent electrified; has…

BrakeLine January 2024

BrakeLine January 2024

BrakeLine: A new digital magazine covering all things braking In this inaugural edition, BrakeLine will look at solving the challenges of designing braking systems for the venerable Ford F-Series. America’s best-selling vehicle for the past 41 years, the F-Series offers…

The Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD is a terrific all-around compact SUV

Escape Hybrid Delivers Compact SUV Value

CHATHAM, Mass. – I was impressed with the redesigned 2023 Ford Escape compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) when we drove it late last year and following a week in a hybrid-electric  Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD (all-wheel-drive) version, our opinion…

2024 Tacoma: Enhanced Brakes, Advanced Safety

2024 Tacoma: Enhanced Brakes, Advanced Safety

Toyota is setting new benchmarks in the mid-size pickup truck segment with the launch of the all-new 2024 Tacoma. This model, completely overhauled for 2024, combines Toyota’s legacy of durability with cutting-edge technology and safety features. Notably, the Tacoma showcases…